An Evening to inspire on Cape Clear Island
Trathnóna draíochtiúil san Oileán
Cape Clear Island has a unique beauty and atmosphere that attracts musicians and artists from the four corners of the Earth. Many who come are on journeys of artistic and cultural discovery. Some memories are set in stone, others in the ether. Once in a while, events conspire to create a magical moment for the fortunate few on the Island at that time. Yesterday evening in Club Cléire was such a moment.
The Odessey of the Ninnog
Odaisé an Ninnog
The good ship Ninnog, a yacht commanded by celebrated musician Yann Tierson and his partner Emilié Quinquis is commencing a journey of transformation through the Celtic lands and the Faroe Islands this summer. They recently departed their home, Quessant ( Ushant) a small Breton Island. Rekindling ancient maritime links they embark both on a physical journey with a musical, cultural and environmental quest. Yann and Emilié are accomplished musicians and seekers of ancient wisdom. But why not let them speak speak for themselves through their website Ninnog.
Word Quickly spreads
Scaipeann an scéal
And as locals gathered in Club Cléire in the early evening they were joined by fellow
islanders from Heir, Long and Sherkin Islands. And they were not disappointed. Yann’s command of the keyboard and Emiliés evocative singing in Breton captured the hearts of those present.
Its a small world
One of the most evocative songs performed by Emilié concerned a young Breton mariner lost in the Betelgeuse disaster in Bantry Bay. Leaving his heavily pregnant wife with a promise to return he survived the initial blast and attempted to swim ashore. Sadly it did not end well and his lifeless body was later washed ashore after an epic attempt at survival.
